Internship at Airbus BizLab: #Africa4Future

Job description

Airbus Operations GmbH

Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2018 it generated revenues of € 64 billion and employed a workforce of around 134,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as one of the world's leading space companies. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide.

Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place. Taking pride in our work, we draw on each other's expertise and experience to achieve excellence. Our diversity and teamwork culture propel us to accomplish the extraordinary - on the ground, in the sky and in space.

Job Description

Are you passionate about entrepreneurship on the African continent? Are you dedicated to make an impact? Then apply now! We look forward to you joining us as an intern (m/f/d) at the Airbus BizLab (35 hours/week, flexi-time).

Location: Hamburg

Start: February/March 2020

Duration: 6 months

As an intern you will support the Airbus BizLab’s #africa4future Initiative ( www.airbus-bizlab.com/africa4future ). Airbus BizLab is a global aerospace accelerator where startups and Airbus intrapreneurs speed up the transformation of innovative ideas into valuable businesses. Currently, the BizLab has four locations in Toulouse (France), Hamburg (Germany), Bangalore (India) and Madrid (Spain). In addition, BizLab has created the #africa4future initiative with the objective to promote technology partnerships between Airbus and African startups. 

Tasks

- Support BizLab's #africa4future initiative across the Airbus divisions, including scout and select potential startups, connect the teams with relevant stakeholders and guide them through the acceleration program

- Develop innovative ways of engaging in partnerships with innovation/ technology/ community hubs, policy makers, public institutions, investors and entrepreneurs

- Research the African startup and venture building ecosystem

You offer:

- Enrolled student within Media Science, Sociology, Communication, Business Administration, Economics,Innovation/Entrepreneurship or similar field of study

- First experiences in Innovation Management, Startups and/or Accelerators as well as with the African ecosystem are very desired

- English: fluent

- German would be a plus

You are a good team player, have excellent communication skills with an open mind-set, and are able to work independently.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

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Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.